Who is swimming in the Atlantic this time of year??
Water has a high specific heat.
The ocean is probably warmer now than in May/June.
Air and water temp get close so it doesnt feel that bad. I grew up there
Seals
Perhaps it’s those lazy crazy hazy dems that love Cape Cod so much.
Roll out those https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7OZrNDtRltg
The local Polar Bear clubs.
This is the best time of year for surfing on the coast of New England.
Obviously, that means wearing a 4/5 wet suit. 4mm thick on your arms and legs, 5mm over your torso.
The real hardos have a wetsuit with feet and a hoodie and then wear gloves.
Some guys literally have 3 or 4 wets suits. One for each season of the year.
Some of the best waves in New England are in the fall. Especially when you get those hurricanes that pass a few hundred miles off shore
SURFS UP DUDE!
This is the webcam from Wellfleet, MA (about halfway up the outer part of Cape Cod from the elbow).
https://www.livebeaches.com/webcams/the-beachcomber-webcam-in-wellfleet/
This is looking out into the Atlantic Ocean. Looks really nice and calm this morning. Keep in mind the ocean stays warmer into the fall because the Gulf Stream brings the warm water north all the way to Scotland.